Matthew 7:15

NET ©

“Watch out for false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are voracious wolves. 1 

NIV ©

"Watch out for false prophets. They come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ferocious wolves.

NASB ©

"Beware of the false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

NLT ©

"Beware of false prophets who come disguised as harmless sheep, but are really wolves that will tear you apart.

MSG ©

"Be wary of false preachers who smile a lot, dripping with practiced sincerity. Chances are they are out to rip you off some way or other. Don't be impressed with charisma; look for character.

BBE ©

Be on the watch for false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inside they are cruel wolves.

NRSV ©

"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly are ravenous wolves.

NKJV ©

"Beware of false prophets, who come to you in sheep’s clothing, but inwardly they are ravenous wolves.

KJV
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NET © [draft] ITL
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NET © Notes

1 sn Sheep’s clothing…voracious wolves. Jesus uses a metaphor here to point out that these false prophets appear to be one thing, but in reality they are something quite different and dangerous.